At Sweden Private Tours, we can provide you with a unique experience on an exciting day trip from Stockholm to Uppsala, blending the city’s top attractions with its powerful Viking legacy. This itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to walk through centuries of Swedish history, from Viking burial mounds and runestones to medieval cathedrals and scientific milestones.

You and your family or travel group will have a private driver guide for the day, traveling in an executive luxury vehicle, being picked up from and returned to your Stockholm accommodation. The itinerary below can be customized to make it perfect for you, but we have designed the below to give you a rough idea of how your Viking experience could look.

Uppsala Private Day Tour Itinerary

Your expert driver-guide will meet you at your accommodation in a luxury vehicle. As you leave the capital, you’ll enjoy a scenic 75-minute drive north through the Uppland countryside, rich with forests, farms, and historic villages.

Your guide will introduce Sweden’s Viking era, the rise of Uppsala as a royal and religious center, and the stories of gods, chieftains, and kings that shaped the region’s identity.

Gamla Uppsala – Viking Royal Mounds & Pagan Temples

Spend the morning of your private tour at Gamla Uppsala, one of Scandinavia’s most important Viking-age sites. This was once a seat of royal power and pagan worship long before Christianity came to Sweden. The highlights of this historic site include the following:

The Royal Mounds: These three massive grassy burial mounds are believed to be the resting places of Viking kings, legendary figures, and even gods, according to medieval chroniclers. Walk up the mounds for panoramic views and feel the connection to ancient rites.

Gamla Uppsala Museum: This thoughtfully curated museum explains the area’s importance during the Iron Age and Viking Age. You can see grave goods, weapons, clothing, and digital reconstructions of the old settlement.

Site of the Pagan Temple: This was believed to be the home of a great heathen temple where sacrifices to Odin, Thor, and Freyr took place. Your guide will separate myth from fact while bringing the dramatic stories of Norse worship to life.

Rune Stones and Burial Fields: Your guide will interpret runic inscriptions from Viking descendants, telling personal tales of honor, death, and family legacy.

Uppsala Cathedral

After an exciting morning and a traditional Swedish lunch at a restaurant of your choosing, Uppsala Cathedral is the next stop on your day trip. This famous cathedral is the largest and tallest in Scandinavia and is a Gothic masterpiece with spiritual, cultural, and political significance. Your private guide will tell you about the history of the cathedrals as you visit:

Tombs of Swedish Royalty: Visit the burial place of King Gustav Vasa and his family. King Gustav is remembered for his significant role in Sweden’s battle for independence.

Saint Erik’s Shrine: Visit the shrine dedicated to the patron saint of Sweden

Stained glass and sculptures: Admire the church’s stunning interior,  with old wall paintings and beautifully carved baroque altars.

Carl Linnaeus’ burial: Visit the burial site of Carl Linnaeus, famous for creating the system used to name plants and animals

Gustavianum Museum & Uppsala University

Continue your journey at Gustavianum, the former main building of Uppsala University. Visit the 17th-century domed theater where people once watched doctors perform public dissections. This is also a significant Viking site, as you can check out Viking artifacts such as helmets, swords, and items buried with ancient warriors, all found in the local area. You can see rare and mysterious items tied to Norse legends and old superstitions, where Viking beliefs and medieval magic meet.

Uppsala’s Old Town & Riverside

The late afternoon is yours to soak in the ambiance of modern-day Uppsala, a youthful university city with a charming medieval heart. Your driver guide can tailor your time in the old town to your personal preference. If you’re ready for a break, enjoy fika at a classic Swedish café by the riverside. If you still have energy for walking, you can walk along the Fyris River, cross picturesque bridges, and browse small local shops and bookstores. There will also be time to explore the Uppsala Castle grounds or panoramic views of the city skyline. Your private guide can lead you through the old town or give you privacy to unwind and explore the city yourself.

Return to Stockholm

Your driver guide will now return you to Stockholm, where you can disembark at your hotel or a location of your choice. Your guide can offer local dining tips, nightlife suggestions, or ideas for continuing your cultural journey in the city.